Waratah-Wynyard Council
Lower Barrington
Lower Barrington at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
278
Median age 49
The brief
What to know about Lower Barrington.
Lower Barrington (7306) sits in the Waratah-Wynyard region of Tasmania.
Lower Barrington has roughly 278 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Lower Barrington scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 4 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Lower Barrington's population at 278, with a median age of 49. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (86% own, 10% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (77% family households, 20% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
278
Median age
49
Family households
77%
Lone person
20%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$208/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$315/wk
Owner occupied
86%
Renter occupied
10%
At a deeper level
278
Median age: 49
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Lower Barrington.
Local schools for Lower Barrington
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Government School Catchment
Spreyton Primary School
Forth Primary School
Sheffield School
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Frequently asked
About Lower Barrington.
- What is the Lower Barrington postcode?
- Lower Barrington is in the 7306 postcode, in TAS, in the Waratah-Wynyard Council region.
- What is the average rent in Lower Barrington?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $208, for units it's $315.
- What schools are in Lower Barrington?
- There are 20 schools serving Lower Barrington on this page, including Spreyton Primary School, Forth Primary School, Sheffield School.
- How walkable is Lower Barrington?
- Lower Barrington has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Lower Barrington?
- Lower Barrington is close to Paloona, Melrose, Acacia Hills, Nook, Barrington.
- What is the population of Lower Barrington?
- Lower Barrington has approximately 278 residents. The median age is 49.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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